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Foursquare launched a new online verification service on Tuesday, allowing businesses to sign up for the company’s partner toolkit — which includes real-time analytics and loyalty program options — faster than previously possible. For a one-time $10 fee, partners can verify that they are indeed a legitimate local business that...

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If you’re feeling achy and unwell, the last thing you need is the headache of tracking down a nearby doctor that can see you immediately. A startup called BetterDoctor has already won over tens of thousands of people with the simple elevator pitch: “We’ll help you find the right...

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Today, Apple has rolled out a new two-step verification service for iCloud and Apple ID users. This functionality greatly enhances the security of Apple accounts because it requires users to use a trusted device and an extra security code. This security code can be sent via SMS or via...

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DoubleVerify, a company that tracks online ad placement, has raised $10 million in second round funding. Given the importance of online advertisements as a key source of revenue on the web, its also important to make sure that the ads are getting served correctly. DoubleVerify’s ad verification service does just...

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Google's App Verification Service is a quiet addition to Android 4.2, but potentially game-changing: it promises malware checks for any installable Android app, whether it comes from a Bouncer-verified Google Play or a website lurking in the shadows. NC State University Associate Professior Xuxian Jiang doesn't want to simply...

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Amazon is joining Google, Facebook and Twitter as companies that want to be your one true login. Today Amazon announced "Login with Amazon," a service that will allow people to sign into websites, apps and games with their Amazon credentials instead of having to remember a unique password. Login...

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OptioLabs has just released OptioCore, a secure version of Android, to handset manufacturers. It's pretty cool, but does it mean Android is ready for the enterprise? From a security standpoint, Android has always been a case of untapped potential. The Two Sides Of Android Security On one hand, it's an...

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Airbnb has released a new verification process designed to improve accountability between renters and property owners on its service. With Verified Identifications, renters will have to submit to extra screenings in order to prove who they are. Right now, this service is being rolled out only in the US. Calling...

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Enlarge / Google's app verification service introduced in Android 4.2 Xuxian Jiang A computer scientist has uncovered weaknesses in the application verification service Google recently rolled out to help users detect malicious apps on their Android smartphones and tablets. "By introducing this new app verification service in Android 4.2,...

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Researchers have put the latest release of Android, version 4.2 (Jelly Bean), to the security test, and the results aren’t pretty. Google’s app verification service performed very poorly at identifying malicious apps, detecting only 15.32 percent of known malware, compared to existing third-party security apps, which unsurprisingly fared much better....

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With the rise of startups building on top of the collaborative consumption model – that is, where users are buying from and selling directly to other users – there’s a growing need for some sort of system to help verify user identities. Although there are others quietly working in this...

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With Hurricane Sandy approaching the New York metro area, the nation's eyes are turning to its largest city. Photos of storms and flooding are popping up all over Twitter, and while many are real, some of them -- especially the really eye-popping ones -- are fake. This post, which will...

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The latest version of the Android operating system has been called one of the most bug-ridden releases since Honeycomb, although it has also been recognized as the safest version yet. With Android 4.2, Google (GOOG) integrated a unique and high-powered security feature into the platform that scans for malicious or potentially harmful codes...

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CouchSurfing, a website that connects travelers with friendly, foreign strangers willing to share their home, is proving to be profitable business. Today, the company raised an additional $15 million, bringing its total funds raised in the past year to $22.6 million. The San Francisco-based company, which refers to itself...

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Connect.me, the social discovery and reputation company and miicard, the online verification service have partnered create a social reputation card. The move is part of the companies’ strategy as members of the Respect Network, a group of 20 founding firms working on ways for people to control their data on...

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Foursquare is enhancing its feature set for businesses today, with the introduction of a new verification service for merchants. The company says that for a one-time, $10 fee, owners and managers will now be able to instantly verify their business in order to start using Foursquare’s business tools, which include...

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Iraq War veteran and Troop ID founder, Blake Hall, has scored a cool $2.1 million from notable investors, such as David Tisch and Mark McLaughlin. The former elite soldier has raised a total of $5.7M for his identity service that verifies military credentials and partners them with brands. “The concept...